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Topic: Praying Without Ceasing *Main Scripture* *Other Scriptures*
Despite the intensity of a spiritual battle or how strong or weak you feel at any given moment, I have given you everything you need to live a godly life and to stand your ground against any attack from your Enemy, Satan. With every piece of spiritual armor you put on, you clothe yourself with me. I am your helmet of salvation, your breastplate of righteousness, your belt of truth, your shoes of the good news of peace, your sword of the Spirit. But wearing your spiritual armor still isn't enough. If you run into battle fully equipped but aren't in communication with your command center, you will lose. You need my guidance, my wisdom, my encouragement, and my strength. That's why it's important that you pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Praying at all times means staying in constant communication with me: When you wake up, in between classes, during a test at school, while you're hanging out with your friends, when you go to bed. Prayer is more of an attitude than an activity. Satan loves to ambush my unsuspecting followers. Without prayer he will catch you off guard every time. As you pray, avoid doing all the talking. I know you have a lot on your heart, but make room for the Holy Spirit to guide you in prayer. Spend time in silence so I can respond to you. But also remember that you're in the middle of a war, not just a fi ght. Other people face the same attacks as you. They need you to pray for them as much as you need them to pray for you. But there's one more reason why we need to stay connected: I just like to spend time with you! Your Source for everything, *Summary Challenge* *Spend Some Time Journaling* Taken from "Conversations with Jesus" by Youth for Christ, copyright 2006, Youth Specialties/Zondervan. Used by permission. Order the book here: http://www.youthspecialties.com/product/273463 More about the book: JESUS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY TO YOU http://www.youthspecialties.com/product/273463 Also available in your local Christian bookstore.
http://www.AnswersInGenesis.org Answers to all your questions about the origins of life, what does the bible say about dinosaurs, was Noah's Ark real, and many others!
"You may give without loving, but you cannot love without giving." Verse for the Day: "For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son,
"As a teen my family's menu consisted of two choices: Take it, or leave it." -- Buddy Hackett Parent's Thought For The Day: "You have to love your children unselfishly. That is hard. But it is the only way." --Barbara Bush
"When you are behind, don't give up; when you are ahead, don't let up."
"It's important to watch what you eat. Otherwise, how are you going to get it into your mouth?" -- Matt Diamond
Contributing Author to Chicken Soup for the Teen's Soul on Love and Friendship and 25 other inspirational books. "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." Galatians 2:20 _________________________________________
--The Youth Church of Faith Community Church in Janesville, WI If you are in 6-12th grade and live in the southern Wisconsin/northern Illinois area and would like to check us out, we meet every Sunday night from 6:30-8:00 PM at Faith Community Church which is located at 2931 Lucerne Dr. in Janesville, WI. (About 3 blocks south-east of The Skating Place.) All-Stars: 6:30 - 8:00 PM Sunday nights! Open to all youth grades 9-12. The Outlet: 6:30 - 8:00 PM Sunday nights in the Multi-Purpose Room! Open to all youth grades 6-8.
Sunday July 30 -- Ask For Forgiveness (Life Hurts, God Heals Part 6) Sunday September 3 -- Share What You've Experienced (Life Hurts, God Heals Part 8) October 1: Anthropology: Who Is Man? November 5: Unio Mystica: Am I Alone? December 2 & 3: Community Involvement: God Cares, Do I? _______________________________________________
We are starting something new this summer! We will be having a Guys Only bible study and a Gals Only bible study! Guys Only (Jr. High and Sr. High guys) Led by Pastor Michael This Week: July 26 -- "Dating: Everything That Could Possibly Be Taught About Dating in One Session" Gals Only (Jr. High and Sr. High) Led by Paula Marsden This Week: July 26 -- "Mystery of a Set-Apart Young Woman" Part 3 Upcoming Bible Study Topics: Guys Only
6:30 - 8:00 PM Wednesday nights (September though May) These groups are limited to no more than ten teens and are split into Jr. High and High School ages. This night is for those teens who want to dig deeper than what we do in All-Stars, but may not be ready to be a part of the Xtreme Teens. These cell groups will also be doing special activities with each other as the year goes on to build community. Jr. High age meets at Kent and Rachel Martin's house: 1324 E. Racine St. (Call 373-0886 if you have any questions!)
Xtreme Teens meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8:00 PM all year round at the Powers' house. This group is very extensive with weekly homework, memorization, service projects, etc. Students interested in this group will have to fill out an application, provide references as to why others think they should be involved with this, and sign an agreement as to what is expected of them. Admission into Xtreme Teens is on a case by case basis. Contact Pastor Michael for more details! |
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